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My cousin is doing our engagement photos. She said she does not want us to pay for them but she has to drive 2 hours and will be doing a 2 hour photo shoot. What is an acceptable or good amount to pay her for our engagement photos? She would be...

Hello! I just recently got engaged and we are planning a fall wedding in 2019. When is a good time to ask your friends to be bridesmaids? I love the idea of the bridesmaid proposals but I'm not sure how far in advance I should send them?